Your employees who are working moms continue to face mental health and other challenges even as the pandemic eases. According to a new survey:
- 37% of working mothers expressed concerns about their own mental health.
- 40% are worried about family finances.
- 73% said they often put on a brave front so that their families don’t see their stress.
- Only 23% of respondents said they’re getting the care and support they need from a behavioral health professional. They indicated that they face barriers such as lack of time, fears of being negatively judged, and uncertainty about where to start.
You can help:
- Connect employees with resources and benefits.
- Create a maintain a workplace culture that values mental health.
- Make accommodations such as scheduling flexibility or remote or hybrid work opportunities.
